Role Summary
Lead all aspects of our supply chain operations, including sourcing, procurement,
transportation, and inventory management. This role is crucial in ensuring the
smooth functioning of the operations and the success of the products.
Responsibilities
Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies.
Actively involved in pricing and ensure all the criteria are met according to the organizational
requirements and expectations
Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.
Maintain and update list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential
future development
Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers locally and internationally.
Have full knowledge of the individual raw material life cycle and coordinate
internally to find
opportunity buying gaps to help reduce the costs.
Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and timely
delivery.
Manage the purchasing of raw materials and other goods needed for
production and
trading.
Manage logistics to ensure efficient storage and delivery of products.
Design and implement supply chain processes that are in line with overall
company strategy
and help to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Oversee inventory management system to ensure they are accurate and
up to Date.
Forecast demand to manage production scheduling and maintain
adequate stock level.
Implement strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
Have full knowledge of local and international regulation and ensure
compliance with zero
error.
Knowledge of import and export regulation and requirements to make
strategies for seamless import and export efficiently.
Implement ISO, FIFO and other supply chain related internationally
accepted protocols
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business
Administration, or a related field.
A minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the feed
milling,agricultural industry
Proficiency in SAP-ERP is desirable
Knowledge of import/export laws and regulations is a plus. Strong
problem-solving and decision- making skills, with the ability to balance
competing priorities.
Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations governing the
manufacturing industry.
Key Attributes/ Competencies:
Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.